Refrigeration Engineer

City Facilities Management; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to conduct planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites in Glasgow and Ayrshire. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, strong technical knowledge, and good communication skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, 45 hours of work per week, and various benefits including private healthcare and employee discounts.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

33 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• 2+ years' commercial experience.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed response times.
• Identify non-repairable faults and advise the line manager.
• Ensure PPM schedules are completed within agreed timescales.

Skills

Refrigeration, Electrical, Air Conditioning & Mechanical knowledge

Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Education

NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification

Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Glasgow/Ayrshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week

Salary: £51,027.59 Total Salary (Inclusive of Standby Payment), Overtime, Travel Time, 33 Days Holiday, Private Pension & Benefits - Including Private Health Care, Life Insurance, Employee Discounts

This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across several site locations. You will be the first line in all service and maintenance throughout your allocated sites. To effectively maintain service and repair Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and provide assistance to HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits. Engineering teams provide 24hr service cover throughout the year to customer's equipment through the use of planned and extended working hours including participation in standby rota procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Identify non-repairable faults promptly advise the Line manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacements.
• To ensure PPM schedules are completed within agreed timescales and that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid-down procedures.
• Ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is always completed and up to date.
• Requirement to participate on an out of hours standby rota. Responsible for arranging & communication of any cover required due to holidays/ unforeseen circumstances to line manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification
• Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate
• Refrigeration, Electrical, Air Conditioning & Mechanical knowledge

Desirable:

• BS7671 (IEE 16/17th)
• Commercial/Supermarket
• Machine Overhaul Skills
• Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Training
• CO2 Refrigerant Training

The ideal candidate

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• 2+ years' commercial experience
• Full driving licence